$1500 Multitasking/Video Editing/Gaming

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Hey folks,
I need a Video Editing/Photo Editing PC for $1500 Give or take.
I'm looking for a Good, quiet rig for 1500$.

Approximate Purchase Date:Tonight LOL :/

Budget Range:$1500 Give or Take

System Usage from Most to Least ImportantMultitasking, Gaming, Video Editing, Movies, etc.

Parts Not Required:Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, Need OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:Amazon or Newegg, i have amazon Prime so.

Country of Origin:US

Parts Preferences:Intel or AMD CPU, (Trying not to start a Fight) Could you guys make 2 builds AMD and Intel? and nVidia GPU

Overclocking:Definetly, mabye to 4.5/4.6

SLI or Crossfire:Yes down the line

Monitor Resolution:1920x1080

Additional Comments: My priorities are A) Reliability B) Speed C) Quiet
I Do just as much Gaming as in Video Editing Yeah :p

I Would also like the build to have a Windowed Case Looking into 600t.

I Also have a Micro Center Near by.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nVGb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nVGb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nVGb/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($407.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case ($135.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1476.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 21:35 EDT-0400)
 
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That cooler seems a little overkill. Just get a decent air cooler if you're only giong to do a slight overclock. And you could use the money you save to get a better motherboard.
 
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well... It actually doesn't perform quite as well and uses a lot more power. It's okay if you really want AMD but the Haswell i7 Works a considerable amount better, faster, cooler. Also that H80 CLC is not overkill for a 4.5 GHz OC and that motherboard is adequate. It doesn't have any bells and whistles, but it's solid.
 
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Another option:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler ($57.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($407.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.09 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1492.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 21:53 EDT-0400)
 
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It's not a bad board. But you don't need that good of a cooler. The main problem with that board it that's it's not actually atx size. It's a little over a centimeter short width wise. It might not sound like a big deal, but my board is like that and it makes it a pain in the ass to work on. The board will flex a lot when trying to work on it. Plus you'd get the features of a better board.
 
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The user who requested the build wants a 4.5 GHz + OC and he wants it quiet. An H80i may actually be slight underkill.
 
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If you want the Craziest :

i7-3930K 6 cores 12 threads unlocked , best silent case availabe with good cooling , and GTX 770 and 16G of ram in Quad channel

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sna/saved/266k

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CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA 132-SE-E775-K2 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($178.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($123.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1543.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 21:59 EDT-0400)

Thats your Monster , and it takes 3 way SLI native ... 40 lanes CPU ,

If you go normal i7 Haswell , it will be the same minus 200$ , oh and that cooler is the best air cooler will take you to 4.6G easy

Edit : there is a White case if you want it white ..

this one :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352025&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

it has noise dampening material everywhere
 
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oops my bad I didn't see that part. if he's overclocking that much though he could benefit from a better board. But a budget is a budget!
 
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i decided to go with amd because i could squeeze in a better GPU and the 8 core will help my Multitasking. Although it will lose slightly over a i7 in gaming and video editing, i will let that go as it will make up with the higher end gpu
 
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The i7 is better than even the FX8350 in multithreaded benchmarks too, and multitasking you won't notice a real world difference, but if you did the i7 would win in that too.

Honestly if your going for such a high end rig ($1500) don't limit yourself with a low end budget CPU.

Also what GPU could you get that is better than a 770? :p
 
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a 780, that's a bit pricey though
 
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Yeah, but going back to CPU's an i7 would be best. AMD really hasn't been that competitive lately:(
 
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how about this ?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nXja

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1390.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 22:57 EDT-0400)
 
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No ssd, im sure a hyper 212 Evo will handle a 4.6 oc
 
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Also, PNY makes the cheapest cards for a reason. Poor support, the chips are a lottery with them and warranty isn't near EVGA or ASUS. Heck, they cover removing the cooler in their warranty and OCing. PNY does not. It's worth a little dough for an EVGA or Asus Card. I guarantee an Evo will make the system hot and loud for a 4.5 + OC. Air coolers have lower lows(Idle) but CLCs have lower highs(Load and OC)
 
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That is a reference GTX 780 cooler and it is very GOOD .

and PNY are one of the best around if you dont know them don talk .. they are one of the Major Quadro makers in the market for professional use .. PNY put Asus and EVGA in their Pockets they have been supplying Quadros for professional since the start.

The reference GTX780 cooler is good. if you pick Reference cooler , get the cheapest. they are all the same.

fir better OC , he can get the Nuctua ..
 
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PNY is the workstation card leader, their warranty doesn't put Evga or Asus in their pocket though. And the reference is great but an aftermarket is even better. And for a cooler, a CLC will keep temps low with less noise and components (chipset, PCH, Ram) won't receive the excess heat from the CPU. The CLC will move the heat away from those.
 
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lol you should be thankfull PNY is selling you GTX 780 at that price instead of scaring people away from them ..

the cooler I put was not Optimal I know .. trying to reduce the price for him .. he can get the Nuctua 14 is the best Air cooler around

you were trying to make him avoid PNY and loose a good deal .. so dont do this again please.
 
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Considering that he can get better cooling, performance and warranty for only 30 bucks, he can spare some change I'm sure. I don't want him to lose a deal at all, a budget is a budget, but buying an expensive card, you don't want to regret not buying one better later on. It's a bad feeling.

On the subject of Cooler, air coolers vs water coolers. They each have certain advantages and I was just saying that Water coolers fit around the socket area better than Air coolers and can be quieter in situations.

http://www.tested.com/tech/pcs/454619-cooling-your-new-pc-water-cooling-options-explained/ Read This About coolers to best decide if water or Air is your element.
 
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